Description
Cornbread stuffing is a heartwarming dish that captures the spirit of gatherings and celebrations. With its golden, fluffy cornbread combined with savory vegetables and aromatic herbs, each bite delivers a delightful burst of flavor. Perfect for Thanksgiving or family dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and allows for personalization based on your pantry staples. Experience nostalgia and comfort in every spoonful as you create memorable moments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups crumbled cornbread (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cups celery, finely chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil or butter. Sauté the chopped onion and celery until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, crumble the cornbread into large pieces.
- Combine the sautéed vegetables with the crumbled cornbread, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually pour in vegetable broth until moistened but not soggy.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly without packing it down.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg